1823 James Cook Series Numismatica Medal. BHM-1207. Bronze, 41 mm. SP-64 BN (PCGS). MONACHI edge. Lustrous medium brown with good eye appeal and no significant defects, just two toning spots behind Cooks head. A few minor marks are seen. We cant imagine finding a Series Numismatica medal with a provenance older than this one. From the Richard Margolis Collection. Earlier from Ed Frossards 29th Sale, June 1883, lot 112; T. Harrison Garrett Collection; Numismatic Fine Arts & Bank Leus sale of the Garrett Collection, Part III, March 1985, lot 1274.